10:30–11:45 AM
Welcome and SAA 101: Back to Basics
The mission, goals and programming of one student alumni association can be similar or completely different from that of another. A successful membership model for a student alumni association at a large institution may not be feasible for one at a smaller institution. During this opening session, you’ll work to define your student advancement group and meet and network with advisers from similar organizations to begin sharing best practices.
Jordan Gonzales, Director of Alumni Engagement, University of Nebraska; Lauren Hamilton, Assistant Director of Student and Recent Graduate Programs, Boise State University; and Daniel Suda, Director of Affinity Alumni Programming, University of North Texas

NOON–1:30 PM
Keynote Lunch

2:00–2:45
Generation Z through the Lens of Advancement
The next generation of students are here. Who are Generation Z students, what do they value and how do they engage with their campuses? Discover how to engage Generation Z students today so they will continue to stay engaged with our institutions for years to come.
Christin Ferrall, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Bradley University

3:00–3:45
Cultivating Exceptional Leaders
For your student advancement organization to be successful, you need to develop strong student leaders who champion your group’s mission and goals. Join a panel of seasoned advisers as they share how to recruit, support and maintain student leaders. Panelists discuss successful programming they have implemented to develop young leaders.
Colleen McGinn, Director, Alumni Engagement, Fairfield University; Lindsay McGrath, Manager of Student and Young Alumni Programs, UMass Amherst; Ryan Miller, Director, UA Little Rock Alumni Association, University of Arkansas; Jill Pettibone, Associate Director of Student and Young Alumni Engagement, University of Florida; and Stefanie Seslar, Assistant Director, Young Alumni, Yale University
Moderator: Lauren Hamilton, Assistant Director of Student and Recent Graduate Programs, Boise State University

4:00–4:45
Fostering School Spirit Outside of Athletics
Building school spirit off the field or court is just as game worthy. This session focuses on specific ways you can work with your student leaders, advancement colleagues and cross-campus peers to build spirit unique to your institution and foster long-lasting school pride. 
Stefanie Seslar, Assistant Director, Young Alumni, Yale Alumni Fund, Yale University

5:00–6:00
Networking Reception
Mix and mingle with your fellow symposium attendees, presenters, CASE ASAP advisers and CASE staff. Complimentary appetizers and one drink ticket will be provided.

6:00
Symposium Adjourns for the Day
Dinner on your own

8:30–9:45 AM
Adviser Breakfast Roundtables

10:00–10:45
Learn from the Greeks! How to Excel in Recruitment and Retention
When it comes to recruiting and retaining student leaders, no one does it better than fraternities and sororities. Learn how the University of Maryland’s Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life successfully recruits and retains students while turning them into successful student leaders along the way. Learn everything you need to consider from establishing and implementing your recruitment plan to specific strategies and tactics to retain your members.
Christine Licata, Senior Programming and Advising Coordinator, Interfraternity Council; and Lauren Norris, Director, Student and Recent Graduate Programming, University of Maryland

11:00–11:45
Managing Your Advancement Career
Event planner, project manager, mentor, conflict management specialist, coach. There are so many roles CASE ASAP advisers play that develop competencies needed in advancement. As a student advancement professional, you have many opportunities to enhance your skills while building your resume for future advancement positions. Learn tips for self-managing your career and for creating an advancement career path unique to you. Learn steps you can take now to reach your next opportunity.  
Boi Carpenter, Senior Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations; and Kimberly Moton, Executive Director, Talent Management and Human Resources Development and Alumni Relations, Johns Hopkins University

NOON–1:30 PM
Lunch

2:00–2:45
How to Make the Connection Between Your Student Organization and Your Alumni
Whether you are an open or closed membership organization, you have a wonderful opportunity to cultivate your student members to be active, loyal and engaged young alumni. Learn how Morehead State University successfully bridges the gap between involved student to active alum through SAA members serving on the alumni board, speed networking events, event hosts at regional alumni events, career fair connections and many more!
Allison Caudill, Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and Development, Morehead State University

3:00–3:45
Horizon Issues
Here’s your chance to share what YOU want to talk about. Experienced advisers facilitate small-group discussions to examine issues that are impacting the alumni relations and advancement field. Join us as we discuss trends that will affect the profession and learn how you can prepare to adapt.
Jordan Gonzales, Director of Alumni Engagement, University of Nebraska; and Lauren Hamilton, Assistant Director of Student and Recent Graduate Programs, Boise State University

4:00
Symposium Adjourns